Batwing completed

[BTTFSpencer]

I have just completed my AMT Batwing and I thought that I would show it off.

It's an AMT/ERTL 1/25 Batman Batwing released in 1990 from the 89' movie, I went through and customised the inside to accomodate 4 led's - warm white for movie accuracy, I built the base from Pine and sanded it until my hands were numb...:eek I filled in the landing gear panels and added some detail to the top of the control console as well using my reference of the filming mockups.

I made it a point to follow the original Batwing model's weathering patterns, streaks, stains and shading. I was able to visit an original studio model last year on my trip to the U.S. So reference was all covered when I started. :love

I hope you enjoy the pics. :thumbsup

 

[Talisen]

Nice. I have one of those still waiting for time to be available.

Would you be open to sharing some of those reference pics you mentioned?

 

[tek2graphics]

Beautiful! Nice & clean!

 

[cloudborn]

Very nice...well done!!

 

[space rat]

Looks Fantastic.thumbsup

 

[PHArchivist]

Nice. I have one of those still waiting for time to be available.

Would you be open to sharing some of those reference pics you mentioned?

Same... Have the old kit. Looking forward to building it. Someday...

 

[Chrisisall]

I made it a point to follow the original Batwing model's weathering patterns, streaks, stains and shading. I was able to visit an original studio model last year on my trip to the U.S. So reference was all covered when I started.

Now THAT is sweet! Love the weathering!:thumbsup

 

[BTTFSpencer]

Thanks very much for the positive feedback!

 

[Mauiman]

That thing looks very good. Would love to see that Bat Wing under glass.

 

[Spyhunter2k]

Looks great.

It was such a shame that it was destroyed after such a short flight. I would have loved to see this fly again in Returns.

On a side note, does anyone make this in a larger size? It's a shame that the car is available in 1:18 but not the Batwing that I know of.

 

[yt]

Very nice.

 

[Cimmerian]

A beautiful rendition!

Can you please tell me a little about your paint choices and weathering you used as it looks perfect to me and I'm in the middle of the amt batmobile.!

 

[Chrisisall]

Thanks very much for the positive feedback!

Any chances of seeing some pictures in natural light? Or just some more pictures in any light? Or some close ups? It really rocks!:love

 

[tek2graphics]

Actually, I was thinking the same thing. More pics!
Such a nice build. Show off a little. :lol
BTW
Are you going to cover the lights?

Any chances of seeing some pictures in natural light? Or just some more pictures in any light? Or some close ups? It really rocks!:love

 

[BTTFSpencer]

Thanks Guys, How are these?

@Cimmerian: The base colour is Testors Gunmetal Metalizer, I did all of the panel shading with Tamiya Flat Black, and used Alclad transparent smoke for the exhaust panels and a few spots here and there. I also used my Tamiya weathering sets.

@Tek2graphics: I have added the light covers as you can see in these new pics.

Thank you very much for your compliments to my build, they are much appreciated.

 

[Chrisisall]

AWESOME!!!! Thanks, the pix are great!!!:thumbsup

 

[tek2graphics]

Nice! LOVE the shadow! Makes me want to get one..

 

[Chrisisall]

Nice! LOVE the shadow! Makes me want to get one..

I wish I had time to do one! But this thread made me order a Hot Wheels Batwing from Amazon (funny, it's waaaay cheaper there than on Ebay)! I'll touch it up some when I get it.